Assam assembly passes resolution to name Dibrugarh airport after Bhupen Hazarika

In a post on X, Sarma said renaming the Dibrugarh airport as Dr Bhupen Hazarika airport will be a befitting tribute to his legacy

Published on: Jun 9, 2025, 19:30:28 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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GUWAHATI: The Assam assembly on Monday passed a resolution to name the Dibrugarh airport after eminent poet, composer and singer Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika.

The state government will also publish a book chronicling the significant events and contributions of Hazarika’s life. (Photo: airlinesairportsterminals.com)

“It gives me great joy to share that the Assam assembly has unanimously passed the resolution to rename Dibrugarh airport as Dr Bhupen Hazarika airport. This will be a befitting tribute to the legacy of the Bharat Ratna, whose contributions to Assam and Bharat are unparalleled,” chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X.

Sarma told the state assembly, which convened for a special one-day session, that the state government has planned year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of Hazarika this year. He said that the celebrations will begin in Guwahati on September 8 and conclude on the same date next year in Delhi.

The next phase of the celebrations will be spread across places closely associated with Hazarika’s life and his illustrious and long career. It will include events in Arunachal Pradesh, where he was born and spent his early years, West Bengal, and Maharashtra, where he pursued his professional career.

The state government will also publish a book chronicling the significant events and contributions of Hazarika’s life.

“The book will be translated into 23 Indian languages and distributed to colleges, universities, libraries and institutions across the country. We aim to ensure that the legacy of Bhupen Hazarika reaches every Indian household,” Sarma said.

The assembly also passed a resolution congratulating the armed forces and the central government for the success of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan last month.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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